Resveratrol, found in grapes and wine, is a naturally occurring antioxidant. A number of beneficial health effects, such as antiviral, neuroprotective, anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory and life-prolonging effects have been reported. Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes and as a constituent of red wine may explain the “French paradox” that the incidence of coronary heart disease is relatively low in southern France despite high dietary intake of saturated fats. Resveratrol is a protective compound produced by red grapes and certain other plants as a defense against parasites. While red wine previously contained 8 to 10 mg resveratrol per litre, there is unfortunately almost no resveratrol in today’s red wine due to widespread use of pesticides.